The Russian invasion The outside world's response

The Secretary of Defense: The war is taking a toll on America's arsenal

The fact that Joe Biden and his administration sent weapons to both Ukraine and Israel has put a strain on the United States' weapons stockpile. This is what the country's Minister of Defense Lloyd Austin says, according to CNN.

At the same time, he emphasizes that many jobs have been created as a result of allies receiving weapons and military equipment.

- We take things that we have in our warehouses and provide them to countries in need, and there have been great needs, and then we replace these items with new and better ones, he says according to the channel.

Zelenskyy believes Trump can end the war in Ukraine: "He is stronger than Putin"

If Ukraine does not receive weapons and military equipment from the United States, the country will lose the war against Russia. That's what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says in an interview with Fox News.

- We will fight. We have our production, but it's not enough to win. And I don't think it's enough to survive, says the Ukrainian leader.

President-elect Donald Trump has been skeptical of the large arms deliveries and aid packages the US has sent to Ukraine. He has also promised to end the war quickly, something Zelensky believes is possible.

- He is much stronger than Putin. He is stronger. The US is stronger, he says.

Biden's new move – approves landmines in Ukraine

Joe Biden gives the green light for Ukraine to use so-called anti-personnel mines in the battles against Russia, writes the Washington Post and refers to sources. The weapons are controversial and 160 countries in the world have banned the mines, but not the United States and Russia.

According to the newspaper's information, the mines have been given to Ukraine with the condition that they should not be placed in densely populated areas. The mines are also supposed to self-destruct or stop working after a certain time, in order to reduce the danger to civilians.

- When they are used together with other military equipment that we already provide to Ukraine, the intention is that they will contribute to a more effective defense, says an official.